TOTAL DISASTER is a term used to describe a situation that is extremely chaotic and disastrous. It can be broken down into several components, such as FIASCO (6 letters), MELTDOWN (8 letters), CATASTROPHE (11 letters), DEBACLE (7 letters), MESS (4 letters), and HOTMESS (7 letters). A FIASCO is a complete failure, usually due to incompetence or bad luck. A MELTDOWN is a sudden, uncontrolled decline or collapse. A CATASTROPHE is an event that causes great destruction or loss of life. A DEBACLE is a complete failure or disaster. A MESS is a state of confusion or disorder. And finally, HOTMESS is a slang term used to describe a chaotic situation. All of these terms combined create the phrase TOTAL DISASTER, which is used to describe a situation that is extremely chaotic and disastrous.